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Hello art and nature lovers!
October is here and that means Open Studios is in full swing for Santa Cruz County artists. I will have my full inventory of prints for sale, and I've just finished framing up five new pieces to compliment my other work on display.
I will be open 11am-5pm this Saturday and Sunday, the 6th and 7th. I will also be open the 20th and 21st for encore weekend. My artist # is 118 and I am located under the eucalyptus trees on the east side of Moran Lake at 20 Moran Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Most map websites put my house up on the street, so just follow the big green signs once you get close.
Thanks again and I hope to see you this weekend. Mention G+ and get 15% off any purchase!
Jim Patterson

Landscape Photography Best of the Week!!!Congratulations to all those great photographers whose photographs have been selected this week by the curators of #LandscapePhotography +Landscape Photography +Margaret Tompkins +Kevin Rowe +Toshi Nakamura +Bill Wood +Tony Phillips +Jeff Beddow +Krzysztof Hanusiak +Dennis Hoffbuhr +Dave Gaylord +Doug Hagadorn +Eric Drumm +RJ Wilner Do you want to be a part of this circle? Share one of your best landscape photographs to the +Landscape Photography theme. Add the names of some of the curators and get one of them to share your photo to the theme page!! Each week we will share the profiles of those whose photos have been selected to be shared to the theme page!! They’re picky so share only you’re very best!! Good luck!! Be sure to share and follow these great folks. They’re the Best of the Week! We have some wonderful new photographers this week!! Congratulations on having your photographs selected for the +Landscape Photography page. If you enjoy this circle, please share it with your friends!!#CircleShare

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Circle Share #3: Photography TwoThe second part of my "big" Photographers circle. I had to split it to be able to share it because of the 500 user limit. This one has already grown almost up to the limit and there will be a Photography Three circle in the future. ﻿

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Inspiring on Google+ Curated by +Dubie Bacino (13th Edition)>> Let's connect on Tsu! https://www.tsu.co/opajdara << This is the circle I go to when I find myself in need of beauty and inspiration. It's made mainly of photographers, but also other people who I find post intriguing, provoking, and inspiring content. This is a very colorful group. One thing they have in common, besides me, is inspiring content that will enhance your Google+ experience. -----------------------------------------When it comes to #CircleSharing, my practice is to share only two of my circles every month: - ENGAGERS: this is a way of saying thank you to those who have interacted with me in some way (either by plussing, commenting, and/or sharing my posts, or by participating in my communities), and- INSPIRING: mainly photographers, but also other people who I find post original and interesting content.To get into my circles is real simple: either engage with my posts, or keep sharing quality content. If you want me to notice you, be active in one or all of my communities (see below).-----------------------------------------To connect with me -@Opajdara, the best place is my xeeme page: http://xeeme.com/opajdara or http://www.opajdara.com/ -----------------------------------------If you are on #TSU , connect with me: https://www.tsu.co/opajdara. If not, check it out, it's the new social network that pays you revenue for your online activity! -----------------------------------------MY PAGES AND COMMUNITIES(Feel free to join if any of the topics interest you)MOON PHOTOGRAPHYTake a look at +Moonipulations, it's the place for all Moon lovers. Here you will find not only the photoshopped pics as the name indicates, but also the most beautiful moonscapes. If you want to jump in and share your photos, join Moonipulations community: http://bit.ly/194vpSNROAD PHOTOGRAPHYThis is something I really love, to see an open road in front of me. If you feel the same, come join us and share your most beautiful road pics here: http://bit.ly/18rY1cnAERIAL PHOTOGRAPHYA place for those of us who like to see how earth looks from the sky. A refreshing change of perspective. Take a look for yourself: http://bit.ly/1mOSZA7MOTION PHOTOGRAPHYLook at the world around you - it's in constant motion. Stop for a moment and take a shot of it, then share it with us here: http://bit.ly/1fI9xGqSHADOW PHOTOGRAPHYVisit the showcase of beautiful and creative shadow photography. Shadows can add a lot to a photograph. They can emphasize emotions, create surreal images, and be used in a variety of ways. If you are interested in exploring this fascinating interaction of darkness and light, please join us: http://bit.ly/16tts8kRAIN PHOTOGRAPHYBad weather can give us some of the most beautif

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Grow your G+ community with people that share amazing content that will surprise youIf you would like to be included in the next Circle Share, you only have to do these simple steps:1 - Include me in your circles2 - Share the circle (Publicly)3 - Add +1 to the post.4 - Leave a comment if you like.I will thankful if you plus and share this circle!#sharedcircle #publiccircleshare #circleshare #circleoftheday #circleshares #circlesharing #circlesshare #publicsharedcircle #publicsharedcircles #sharedcircleoftheday #sharedcircleoftheweek #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircle #todayspublicsharedcircle #todayssharedcircle #publiccircle #circle #circles #awesome #awesomeness #awesomepeople #shareyourcircle #bestengagers #followers #followback #paulaawesomecircle #awesomecircles #paulateshima #topsharedcircle #topsharedcircle #myseoissocial #besocial #Circlejerk

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Had the opportunity to borrow a 200mm f2 lens from Nikon and went out with my buddy Diego Tabango up to San Francisco and did some (not scientific at all) tests. Here's a quick sample shot and the details from the D810 paired with one of Nikon's sharpest lenses.

Want to learn more about photographing seascapes along the central California? Well, +Joshua Cripps and I will be teaching this weekend. We had a cancellation last minute, so a spot opened up. Details at the link or drop me a line! http://goo.gl/a4AgT8

#seascapephotography #photoworkshop #californiacoast #santacruz ﻿

Want to learn more about photographing seascapes along the central California? Well, +Joshua Cripps and I will be teaching this weekend. We had a cancellation last minute, so a spot opened up. Details at the link or drop me a line! http://goo.gl/a4AgT8

I've been thinking about Iceland again. About to book my ticket for September as I think I will enjoy a true night and day vs the eternal light of summer. This image was made at 11:40pm at Aldeyjarfoss in northern Iceland back in June 2014.

For more of my Iceland photos: http://goo.gl/nXyzL8

#aldeyjarfoss #icelandphotography #iceland #waterfallphotography ﻿

I've been thinking about Iceland again. About to book my ticket for September as I think I will enjoy a true night and day vs the eternal light of summer. This image was made at 11:40pm at Aldeyjarfoss in northern Iceland back in June 2014.

We're having a sale! +Sea to Summit Workshops has been running a sale since last Friday and will be ending tomorrow night at midnight.

Our new Palouse workshop, a joint venture with Little m photography (+Maryanne Trengove ) is already down to 3 spots remaining! Our new High Sierra workshop is down to 2 spots left. These are the best savings of the year for our 2015 offerings.

Details: http://goo.gl/zvE5PD﻿

We're having a sale! +Sea to Summit Workshops has been running a sale since last Friday and will be ending tomorrow night at midnight.

Our new Palouse workshop, a joint venture with Little m photography (+Maryanne Trengove ) is already down to 3 spots remaining! Our new High Sierra workshop is down to 2 spots left. These are the best savings of the year for our 2015 offerings.

The warm light of the rising sun spills across the fields of flowers near Steptoe Butte in eastern Washington. This was a combination of 4 images, 2 for focus, and two more for dynamic range. I will be leading a workshop here next June along with +Maryanne Trengove aka Little m photography for those that are interested. It will be June 4-7, 2015, and it's currently on SALE until this Friday!

If you'd like to learn how to make images like this, we are running a sale on all our 2015 workshops. Check it out! http://goo.gl/zvE5PD

The warm light of the rising sun spills across the fields of flowers near Steptoe Butte in eastern Washington. This was a combination of 4 images, 2 for focus, and two more for dynamic range. I will be leading a workshop here next June along with +Maryanne Trengove aka Little m photography for those that are interested. It will be June 4-7, 2015, and it's currently on SALE until this Friday!

If you'd like to learn how to make images like this, we are running a sale on all our 2015 workshops. Check it out! http://goo.gl/zvE5PD

I was recently teaching a workshop in Death Valley with Joshua Cripps Photography. Our plan for the last evening was to photograph the night sky after getting some twilight images. After everyone was set up, I took a couple twilight photos as well as a milky way image every 10-15 minutes to get it at slightly different angles. This composite is the final result.

If you'd like to learn how to make images like this, we are running a sale on all our 2015 workshops. Check it out! http://goo.gl/zvE5PD

I was recently teaching a workshop in Death Valley with Joshua Cripps Photography. Our plan for the last evening was to photograph the night sky after getting some twilight images. After everyone was set up, I took a couple twilight photos as well as a milky way image every 10-15 minutes to get it at slightly different angles. This composite is the final result.

If you'd like to learn how to make images like this, we are running a sale on all our 2015 workshops. Check it out! http://goo.gl/zvE5PD

I'm back from almost two weeks of travel including lots of photography, a workshop, a trade show, and some more photography.

Since it's +Monochrome Monday today, here is an image from the area of eastern Washington often simply called "the Palouse". In reality, it encompasses several towns and counties. I'm thinking of taking a workshop there next June for anyone interested.

I'm back from almost two weeks of travel including lots of photography, a workshop, a trade show, and some more photography.

Since it's +Monochrome Monday today, here is an image from the area of eastern Washington often simply called "the Palouse". In reality, it encompasses several towns and counties. I'm thinking of taking a workshop there next June for anyone interested.

Tomorrow, I'll be heading off to Death Valley to co-teach a workshop with +Joshua Cripps . I'm looking forward to showing the group to some of the amazing geology the park has to offer!

This image was from a spectacular morning on the same workshop two years ago. I raced off with a participant to get the small section of rainbow to get closer to Manly Beacon, the peak in the lower right. This required heading north to get the proper perspective.

We still have space in our February workshop here for those interested. Details: http://goo.gl/Ss2Ang

Tomorrow, I'll be heading off to Death Valley to co-teach a workshop with +Joshua Cripps . I'm looking forward to showing the group to some of the amazing geology the park has to offer!

This image was from a spectacular morning on the same workshop two years ago. I raced off with a participant to get the small section of rainbow to get closer to Manly Beacon, the peak in the lower right. This required heading north to get the proper perspective.

We still have space in our February workshop here for those interested. Details: http://goo.gl/Ss2Ang

B&H Photo just got in some LEE Little Stoppers again. It's been awhile since they've been in stock, and they won't last long. This 6-stop ND can help immensely to use target shutter speeds in landscape and architectural photos.

You can find it on their site here: http://goo.gl/OyE8Dx

#leefilters #littlestopper﻿

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B&H Photo just got in some LEE Little Stoppers again. It's been awhile since they've been in stock, and they won't last long. This 6-stop ND can help immensely to use target shutter speeds in landscape and architectural photos.

I liked this waterfall...a lot. One main reason is that, while standing really close to it for this photo, I don't think I felt one drop of spray. Somehow, the air flow carried it all straight up. Ah, a dry waterfall experience!

Located not to far from the more well known Godafoss, this waterfall with its basalt columns was quite spectacular to behold.

I liked this waterfall...a lot. One main reason is that, while standing really close to it for this photo, I don't think I felt one drop of spray. Somehow, the air flow carried it all straight up. Ah, a dry waterfall experience!

Located not to far from the more well known Godafoss, this waterfall with its basalt columns was quite spectacular to behold.

Unfortunately we just had a few participants pull out of our previously sold out Yosemite workshop for medical reasons, leaving us now with 2 open spaces. Because the workshop is next week we are offering these final two spots at a discount: $150 pp off for individuals, or $250 pp off for a couple. You can use the following coupon codes to get the discounted price:

Individual: FallYoseCouple: FallYose2

Full details and registration: http://goo.gl/Qcwg2s

More info:

From October 23rd through the 26th we will be photographing changing fall colors in the Valley, including beautiful dogwood and maple trees. In addition we will be spending time in Tuolumne Meadows and near Tioga Pass shooting the wide open spaces, granite domes, and beautiful reflections that area showcases. Late October also brings unstable weather to Yosemite, one of America's most beautiful... more »

Unfortunately we just had a few participants pull out of our previously sold out Yosemite workshop for medical reasons, leaving us now with 2 open spaces. Because the workshop is next week we are offering these final two spots at a discount: $150 pp off for individuals, or $250 pp off for a couple. You can use the following coupon codes to get the discounted price:

Individual: FallYoseCouple: FallYose2

Full details and registration: http://goo.gl/Qcwg2s

More info:

From October 23rd through the 26th we will be photographing changing fall colors in the Valley, including beautiful dogwood and maple trees. In addition we will be spending time in Tuolumne Meadows and near Tioga Pass shooting the wide open spaces, granite domes, and beautiful reflections that area showcases. Late October also brings unstable weather to Yosemite, one of America's most beautiful parks, meaning we stand a great chance of seeing dramatic conditions and beautiful light.

If you'd like to nab one of those final spots please email me to let me know, or sign up directly over the website.

Had the opportunity to borrow a 200mm f2 lens from Nikon and went out with my buddy Diego Tabango up to San Francisco and did some (not scientific at all) tests. Here's a quick sample shot and the details from the D810 paired with one of Nikon's sharpest lenses.

Be sure to use G+'s zoom feature to check out the details, I uploaded the full 36.3 megapixel size!

#Nikon #D810 #200mmf2 #sanfrancisco #goldengatebridge ﻿

Had the opportunity to borrow a 200mm f2 lens from Nikon and went out with my buddy Diego Tabango up to San Francisco and did some (not scientific at all) tests. Here's a quick sample shot and the details from the D810 paired with one of Nikon's sharpest lenses.

The first day and a half of my trip to Iceland, I didn't see much sun...which is odd, as they call it the midnight sun in summer due it never quite getting dark. Nevertheless, I recently saw that June 2014 was the wettest month in recorded history (since 1920) for Iceland. Sounds like July is pretty wet, too.

The first day and a half of my trip to Iceland, I didn't see much sun...which is odd, as they call it the midnight sun in summer due it never quite getting dark. Nevertheless, I recently saw that June 2014 was the wettest month in recorded history (since 1920) for Iceland. Sounds like July is pretty wet, too.

This looks like the perfect solution for people who are always losing things. Also, it may work quite well for stolen items. I plan on putting one in my camera bag as well as trying to find a way to affix one to my camera.

Check it out!﻿

This looks like the perfect solution for people who are always losing things. Also, it may work quite well for stolen items. I plan on putting one in my camera bag as well as trying to find a way to affix one to my camera.

It's been over a month since my last post here. Between turning 40 (happy birthday to me!) while traveling through Iceland for 2 weeks (it was a blast!), then having camera woes and dealing with insurance companies (boo!), and coming home to one of my pet cats almost on her death bed (she's doing ok now, but the prognosis is not good), I have been on an emotional roller coaster ride.

So, I am hopping back aboard the social media train, and I hope to post a few new images for you. Thank you for your support!

#steptoebutte #palouse #sunsetphotography #landscapephotography ﻿

It's been over a month since my last post here. Between turning 40 (happy birthday to me!) while traveling through Iceland for 2 weeks (it was a blast!), then having camera woes and dealing with insurance companies (boo!), and coming home to one of my pet cats almost on her death bed (she's doing ok now, but the prognosis is not good), I have been on an emotional roller coaster ride.

So, I am hopping back aboard the social media train, and I hope to post a few new images for you. Thank you for your support!

By this time tomorrow, I'll be flying over the Midwest on my way somewhere exciting. In the meantime, here is another image from my trip to eastern Washington three weeks ago. This was the final morning, and the sunrise was quite colorful in the other direction, but I really like this image as the sun illuminated Steptoe Butte above a field of flowers.

By this time tomorrow, I'll be flying over the Midwest on my way somewhere exciting. In the meantime, here is another image from my trip to eastern Washington three weeks ago. This was the final morning, and the sunrise was quite colorful in the other direction, but I really like this image as the sun illuminated Steptoe Butte above a field of flowers.

I had a great time in eastern Washington last week photographing the rural landscapes commonly referred to as "The Palouse". But Palouse is just one of many small towns in this area. The expansive fields and rolling hills have a very rustic feel to them.

This is the Palouse River with Steptoe Butte in the distance during a fiery sunset.

I had a great time in eastern Washington last week photographing the rural landscapes commonly referred to as "The Palouse". But Palouse is just one of many small towns in this area. The expansive fields and rolling hills have a very rustic feel to them.

This is the Palouse River with Steptoe Butte in the distance during a fiery sunset.

Last week, I visited eastern Washington to photograph the spring greens of the region often called "The Palouse". Palouse is, in fact, just one of many rural towns in an area filled with rolling agricultural lands, old farming equipment, lone trees, and dilapidated houses and barns.

On my last evening, I had my sunset location all scouted out, but I found myself further away from it while scouting around. As I was driving back and feeling a bit hurried, I still could not resist the way the low angle of the sun glanced across this field of wheat.

The is a blend of 4 exposures for depth of field and dynamic range using a Nikon D800E and 24-70mm lens.

Last week, I visited eastern Washington to photograph the spring greens of the region often called "The Palouse". Palouse is, in fact, just one of many rural towns in an area filled with rolling agricultural lands, old farming equipment, lone trees, and dilapidated houses and barns.

On my last evening, I had my sunset location all scouted out, but I found myself further away from it while scouting around. As I was driving back and feeling a bit hurried, I still could not resist the way the low angle of the sun glanced across this field of wheat.

The is a blend of 4 exposures for depth of field and dynamic range using a Nikon D800E and 24-70mm lens.

For +Sea Tuesday , here is a little local flavor from Santa Cruz. Back in December, some storm light spiced up this common scene at Twin Lakes State Beach near the harbor. The pelicans were out enjoying the last light as well.

For +Sea Tuesday , here is a little local flavor from Santa Cruz. Back in December, some storm light spiced up this common scene at Twin Lakes State Beach near the harbor. The pelicans were out enjoying the last light as well.

Composition is arguably the most difficult part of photography to learn and teach. But I recently read "Visual Flow" by Dreamscapes by Ian Plant and was really impressed by the clarity of the concepts he discusses. This book isn't about formulas; it's about learning to think about your scene in the abstract and using the many compositional tools he discusses to maximize your images' impact. Even better, he includes detailed analyses of hundreds of beautiful and successful photos in order to reinforce the concepts in the book.

If you're struggling with composition or just want to add a few more tools to your belt, it's well worth picking this book up. Check it out on Ian's website here: http://goo.gl/L8kofA

#composition #ebook #landscapephotography ﻿

Composition is arguably the most difficult part of photography to learn and teach. But I recently read "Visual Flow" by Dreamscapes by Ian Plant and was really impressed by the clarity of the concepts he discusses. This book isn't about formulas; it's about learning to think about your scene in the abstract and using the many compositional tools he discusses to maximize your images' impact. Even better, he includes detailed analyses of hundreds of beautiful and successful photos in order to reinforce the concepts in the book.

If you're struggling with composition or just want to add a few more tools to your belt, it's well worth picking this book up. Check it out on Ian's website here: http://goo.gl/L8kofA

For +Sea Tuesday , here is a panning abstract of incoming surf along the Santa Cruz coast. This image is comprised of 5 horizontal images taken in succession while intentionally moving the camera from left to right.

Although I have tried this technique using a tripod, I have found that hand holding works quite well. I used my Nikon D800 along with the 70-200mm f4 @ 100mm. EXIF is ISO 200, f5.6, 1/6 sec for each image.

I hand stitched them in Photoshop, and the finished piece is now printed five 5'x27' in a local pizzeria here in town. If you're ever in Santa Cruz, check out Pleasure Pizza on Pacific Ave downtown!

For +Sea Tuesday , here is a panning abstract of incoming surf along the Santa Cruz coast. This image is comprised of 5 horizontal images taken in succession while intentionally moving the camera from left to right.

Although I have tried this technique using a tripod, I have found that hand holding works quite well. I used my Nikon D800 along with the 70-200mm f4 @ 100mm. EXIF is ISO 200, f5.6, 1/6 sec for each image.

I hand stitched them in Photoshop, and the finished piece is now printed five 5'x27' in a local pizzeria here in town. If you're ever in Santa Cruz, check out Pleasure Pizza on Pacific Ave downtown!

Wasn't sure if there was, but yes, there is a #memorymonday ...at least G+ autofilled it for me. :)

I haven't been shooting much this year for a variety of reasons, but I did clean out my closet the other day and found a print from 10 years ago when I visited Papua New Guinea to go scuba diving.

This was a sunset taken from the boat using an old Nikon D100 and 16mm lens. I shot two horizontal frames and stitched them together. The RAW files were lost in a hard drive crash back in 2006 before I was smart enough to have back ups. Live and learn!

I did some quick adjusts to the JPG print file and here it is!

Website: https://jimpattersonphotography.com

#papuanewguinea #sunsetphotography ﻿

Wasn't sure if there was, but yes, there is a #memorymonday ...at least G+ autofilled it for me. :)

I haven't been shooting much this year for a variety of reasons, but I did clean out my closet the other day and found a print from 10 years ago when I visited Papua New Guinea to go scuba diving.

This was a sunset taken from the boat using an old Nikon D100 and 16mm lens. I shot two horizontal frames and stitched them together. The RAW files were lost in a hard drive crash back in 2006 before I was smart enough to have back ups. Live and learn!

Went SCUBA diving on Sunday...first time for 2014. Hoping that will change, but I've said that before. :)

This is a masking crab which places bits of reef onto its shell in order to blend in with its environment.

I used a Sigma 8mm circular fisheye lens on my D800E camera inside an Aquatica housing along with 2 +Ikelite Underwater Systems DS160 strobes. The fisheye lens creates a circular image and has a 180 degree field of view. I was mere inches from this crab in order to have it fill so much of the frame.

Went SCUBA diving on Sunday...first time for 2014. Hoping that will change, but I've said that before. :)

This is a masking crab which places bits of reef onto its shell in order to blend in with its environment.

I used a Sigma 8mm circular fisheye lens on my D800E camera inside an Aquatica housing along with 2 +Ikelite Underwater Systems DS160 strobes. The fisheye lens creates a circular image and has a 180 degree field of view. I was mere inches from this crab in order to have it fill so much of the frame.

Photographing underwater is challenging enough. There is all the equipment, the movement of the water, the limited air supply, etc, etc.

And then you have anemonefish.

At first glance, they seem to be an easy subject. They stay around their anemone and don't stray far from it. Great! But...they almost never stop swimming. Dashing and darting to and fro, it can be a fool's errand to try and track them with your camera. Instead, it often works out better to simply find a composition in the folds of the anemone and wait for a little "nemo" to rest for a brief moment in your frame.

Photographing underwater is challenging enough. There is all the equipment, the movement of the water, the limited air supply, etc, etc.

And then you have anemonefish.

At first glance, they seem to be an easy subject. They stay around their anemone and don't stray far from it. Great! But...they almost never stop swimming. Dashing and darting to and fro, it can be a fool's errand to try and track them with your camera. Instead, it often works out better to simply find a composition in the folds of the anemone and wait for a little "nemo" to rest for a brief moment in your frame.

I was recently approached by a technology company overseas that was looking for new images for the mobile device screen backgrounds. At first, I thought it would be easy and they would request to license specific images. Instead, they gave me guidelines of what they were looking for and left it up to me to give them submissions. So, over past week or so, I compiled submissions in three batches, submitting them along the way.

Well, I found out last night they plan to license 3 of them, so the time spent helping them out paid off! This is one of the images they chose, and it is one of my favorites from my trip to Fiji back in May 2010.

I was recently approached by a technology company overseas that was looking for new images for the mobile device screen backgrounds. At first, I thought it would be easy and they would request to license specific images. Instead, they gave me guidelines of what they were looking for and left it up to me to give them submissions. So, over past week or so, I compiled submissions in three batches, submitting them along the way.

Well, I found out last night they plan to license 3 of them, so the time spent helping them out paid off! This is one of the images they chose, and it is one of my favorites from my trip to Fiji back in May 2010.

Been traveling. On the road to teach a workshop in Death Valley. Just spent two days at White Pocket in northern Arizona followed by two in Valley of Fire SP in Nevada. My three state desert tour is halfway done.﻿

Been traveling. On the road to teach a workshop in Death Valley. Just spent two days at White Pocket in northern Arizona followed by two in Valley of Fire SP in Nevada. My three state desert tour is halfway done.﻿___

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